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Auction 162, Lot 588

"Le Royaume de Naples Divise en Douze Provinces. Sur les Memoires les Plus Nouveaux", Sanson/Jaillot

Subject: Southern Italy

Period: 1692 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.4 x 17.3 inches
54.4 x 43.9 cm
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This lovely map was originated by Nicolas Sanson and here reissued by his successor, Alexis-Hubert Jaillot. It covers the 'boot' of southern Italy in considerable detail and also part of Albania and Greece, including Corfu. The title cartouche features two men taming spirited horses and two angels supporting a coat of arms. The four distances scales are also enclosed in a decorative cartouche.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with a few minor spots. There are binding holes across the top blank margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $140

Closed on 4/26/2017

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